Big Scammer Weekend, Anti-Union Law Oppo, 2026 Marathon Idea

A law that neuters Utah's public sector labor unions is getting a second chance at death. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means give the latest update on the Protect Utah Workers referendum. Plus, a huge weekend for scammers, an early Mother’s Day event, and the origins of SLC’s sticker machines. 

Resources and references:

• State auditor: Employee stole more than $100,000 from a Salt Lake County liquor store over more than three years  [Salt Lake Tribune]
• Utah couple arrested, accused of smuggling $300M in oil into US from Mexico [KSL]
• For a discount on Mother’s Day brunch & flower arrangement tickets visit shopsatsouthtown.com/events promo code MOMSQUAD.

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